Glass processing technologies are diverse. Depending on different uses and requirements, various processing methods can be employed to achieve both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of glass. Whether it's precise cutting, strengthening, or surface coating, each processing technique imparts unique characteristics to the glass, meeting the application needs of various industries.

Cutting Processing

• Manual Cutting: Suitable for small batches and glass cutting with less stringent shape requirements.
• CNC Precision Cutting: Utilizes computer-controlled cutting equipment, ideal for high-precision needs, including straight lines, circles, or irregular shapes.
• Water Jet Cutting: Uses high-pressure water mixed with abrasives to cut curves, holes, and special shapes, with a wide range of thicknesses.
• Laser Cutting: Uses high-energy laser beams for precise cutting, suitable for thin glass and complex shapes.

Edge Grinding and Polishing

• Edge Grinding: Removes sharp edges from glass to improve safety and aesthetics. Common edge types include straight edges, beveled edges, rounded edges, and stepped edges.
• Polishing: Polishes the edges or surface of the glass to achieve a smooth, transparent finish.

Drilling Processing

• CNC Drilling: Suitable for processing larger diameter holes.
• Laser Drilling: High precision, capable of processing micro-holes (diameters as small as 2 μm), reducing thermal impact, and ideal for electronic components and high-performance applications.

Common Glass Surface Treatments

• Chemical Strengthening: Increases the surface hardness and compressive strength of glass through ion exchange.
• Heating Strengthening: Involves heating and rapid cooling to create surface compressive stress, improving strength and impact resistance.
• Anti-Reflection Coating (AR Coating): Reduces light reflection and enhances light transmittance, suitable for electronic displays and optical applications.
• Anti-Glare Treatment (AG Coating): Surface etching or coating that reduces glare and improves visual performance.
• Anti-Fingerprint Coating (AF Coating): Enhances hydrophobic and oleophobic properties, making it easier to clean.

Glass Hot Bending and 3D Forming

• Glass is shaped into curved or 3D forms through heating and custom mold pressing, widely applied in automotive, construction, and electronic products.

Laminated Glass Processing

• Multilayer Laminated Glass: Uses PVB or other interlayers to make glass safer, enhancing explosion-proof and sound insulation properties.

Screen Printing and Inkjet Printing Processing

• Printing patterns or logos on the glass surface, such as screen printing with ink. For multi-colored gradients on the glass surface, inkjet printing is used.

Micro-Structure Processing

• Uses ultra-precision processing technologies (such as laser or chemical etching) to create microstructures or optical functional glass, suitable for optical components and advanced displays.

Other Processing Methods

• Sandblasting: Creates a frosted effect on the glass surface, used for decoration or anti-glare purposes.

These glass processing technologies are widely applied in automotive glass, electronic product glass, optical glass, medical equipment, and other high-end industry display panels. The diversity and precision of these technologies not only provide diversified solutions for various industries but also drive product performance enhancement and innovative applications.

For example, in the automotive sector, precise glass processing technologies enhance the strength and transparency of windshields and sunroofs, while also meeting the demand for 3D curved designs. In electronic products, processing technologies enable ultra-thin display panels and touch glass, improving the user experience of devices. In the optical and medical fields, high-precision glass technologies ensure image clarity and equipment reliability, providing technical support for the development of critical devices.

Hony Glass Technology has been deeply involved in the glass industry for over 40 years, with professional glass technologies and extensive knowledge. For more information on glass processing technologies, please contact us.